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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.47, 1,287.06 and 534.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.47, 1,287.06 and 534.33 is: 737.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.47 : 1,287.06 = 534.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.47/1,287.06 = 534.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.47x = 1,287.06 × 534.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.47x = 687,714.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,714.77/932.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.52

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